FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The HS20 EXR was launched 6 months prior to the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony WX30
HS20 EXR | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
WX30 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony WX30
HS20 EXR | WX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WX30 is 58 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and WX30.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $600 | $259 |